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...freshmen, we understand, have subscribed very liberally toward the support of their nine. When their manager first went around soliciting subscriptions, the prospects of getting enough money to run the nine successfully looked exceedingly dubious. After a good deal of urging, however, the freshmen have at last subscribed as large an amount as could reasonably be expected. Subscribing is one thing however, and paying up is another. The nine cannot be sent all over New England on subscriptions alone. We have been requested to ask the freshmen to pay their subscriptions at their earliest convenience, so that when the base...
...life he was tender and thoughtful. For the services to which he was called here his work was earnest and faithful. The death of Prof. Ko seems, to our mortal reason, untimely. He had acquired some knowledge of our language and civilization. He longed that Chinese children should understand the English language. He was a teacher to all who came to know and esteem him. He taught us that the gentleman and scholar, the earnest and true man, is always the same. After the address, Prof. Everett offered prayer, and the choir sang a hymn from the chapel collection...
...nine has not gone into training yet, and it makes some of the students rather anxious for its welfare, although it is a subject of discussion whether a nine, outside of its pitchers and catchers, is benefitted any by winter work. We understand that Corcoran and Derby have been corresponded with about training the men, but as yet no answer has been received from them. There is some talk about fixing up the old ball ground on the campus, by taking off the turf and loam, and filling in with hard gravel on the infield; but, in as much...
...left in a strange country almost friendless, with a family of six small children to provide for. It is not as yet known how much property Professor Ko has left for the support of his family, but probably enough to provide for them until their return to China. We understand that Mrs. Ko will remain in this country three months, and then leave for China with the embalmed body of her dead husband...
...understand that Guiteau's prospective exhibitor has chartered a car of the U. R. R. Co. He recognizes the refrigerative qualities of these cars. Considers them better than the "preservers" of his own make, in fact...